Chinese Apps
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E-rickshaw driver left 'exhausted, helpless' after app prank stops his vehicle midway
Trending | Jul 03, 2026, 05:05 PM ISTA viral video of an e-rickshaw driver pushing his vehicle for kilometres has reignited concerns over the alleged misuse of the BAT-BMS app. As similar incidents emerge online, many are calling the trend a dangerous prank that hurts drivers' livelihoods.
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How this Chinese app turns smartphones into 'kill switch' for e-rickshaws and how to prevent it?
India | Jul 03, 2026, 12:50 PM ISTDue to a lack of password protection or authentication mechanisms in some of these systems, anyone within bluetooth range can simply download the mobile application, connect to a nearby e-rickshaws, and immediately turn it off.
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Chinese app shutting down e-rickshaws in Delhi? Transport minister responds to viral claims
Delhi | Jul 03, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTDelhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said the government is examining viral videos claiming e-rickshaws were remotely shut down using a Chinese app, adding that police may also take action if any illegality is found.
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Can a Chinese app really switch off any e-rickshaw via Bluetooth? Viral claim explained
Trending | Jul 02, 2026, 12:33 PM ISTA viral claim that the BAT-BMS app can shut down any e-rickshaw through Bluetooth has sparked concern online. However, a fact-check reveals the app requires a battery-specific ID to connect, making the viral narrative more complicated than it appears.
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Speed News: Jaishankar Slams Trump's Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchase
Originals | Aug 23, 2025, 07:08 PM ISTJaishankar reacted to Trump's tariffs on India's oil trade with Russia. Meanwhile, government sources rubbished claims of TikTok's return in India. Further, in another development, Trump appointed Tashkent-born Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India. Watch all the updates of the day.
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TikTok back in India? Government responds to buzz over Chinese app's availability
India | Aug 23, 2025, 07:16 AM ISTSeveral people on social media reported that they were able to access the TikTok website in India, however the mobile app remained unavailable due to the ban imposed by the government.
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Popular Chinese apps under scrutiny for alleged personal data theft, following complaint
Technology | Jul 17, 2025, 09:57 PM ISTAnother significant action has been taken against Chinese apps. Privacy groups have highlighted the ongoing data theft associated with these apps, stating that users' personal information is at risk.
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India bans 119 Chinese apps from Google Play Store citing national security concerns
Apps | Feb 20, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTThe government has launched a digital strike, ordering the removal of 119 Chinese apps from the Google Play Store. These apps are associated with developers from China and Hong Kong.
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36 Banned Chinese apps in India, now available on Google Play Store and App Store
Technology | Feb 12, 2025, 03:33 PM ISTAfter being banned in 2020 over security concerns, 36 Chinese apps are making their way back to India. The brands have quietly re-entered the market and these apps are now available again for iPhone and Android users.
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List of countries that have either restricted or banned the use of DeepSeek
World | Feb 06, 2025, 01:34 PM ISTIn its privacy policy, DeepSeek acknowledged storing data on servers inside the People's Republic of China. Countries banning the AI app have cited risk of data transmission.
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TikTok disappears from prominent app stores in US; Company says, 'fortunate that President Trump...'
World | Jan 19, 2025, 10:51 AM ISTChinese app TikTok is facing a federal ban in the US as it was removed from prominent app stores in the country. The company in a message says, "We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us."
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Trump wants to delay TikTok ban, seeks 'political resolution' | Decoding shift in position
World | Dec 28, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTWhile the current dispensation in the United States seeks to ban TikTok, President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the ban on the Chinese app.
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India is the first country to ban TikTok over security concerns
Technology | Mar 14, 2024, 10:55 AM ISTThe government blocked TikTok along with other 59 Chinese applications because of security concerns. Since then, India has banned over 300 Chinese apps, including Shareit, WeChat, Likee, Helo and more. The government has also blocked several betting and loan apps in the last few years too.
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New York bans TikTok on government phones, computers; Here's list of countries that imposed ban
World | Aug 17, 2023, 11:21 AM IST"While social media is great at connecting New Yorkers with one another and the city, we have to ensure we are always using these platforms in a secure manner," Politico quoted City Hall spokesperson Jonah Allon as saying in a statement.
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ED's crackdown on Chinese loan apps: Attaches Rs 106 cr worth funds in money laundering case
Mar 29, 2023, 11:35 PM ISTThis came after a series of investigations revealed that the Chinese apps give lucrative offers to those who are in a state of financial distress.
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138 Chinese apps that got banned by the Indian Government: Complete list, reason and more
Technology | Feb 06, 2023, 02:40 PM ISTThe government has banned a bulk of apps which has a third-party link. These apps have been used to trap financially strapped people in the debt trap, by upscaling the interest on loans by up to 3,000 per cent and more. Here is the list and other details which you must know.
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Govt blocks 138 betting, 94 loan apps with Chinese links
Technology | Feb 06, 2023, 10:22 AM ISTMinistry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has issued orders to block these apps following instructions from Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Chinese Apps Ban News: Home Ministry's Banned Chinese Apps
News | Feb 05, 2023, 05:22 PM ISTThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, on a communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs, has initiated the process of banning and blocking 138 betting apps and 94 lending apps with Chinese links on an immediate and emergency basis.
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Govt urged to block Chinese app BGMI-PUBG in the interest of security
India | Feb 28, 2022, 01:54 PM ISTThe Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch has supported this initiative by Prahar and has called for an investigation into the antecedents and China influence of BGMI-PUBG.
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India bans 54 more Chinese apps citing security threat | Check list
India | Feb 14, 2022, 03:20 PM ISTEarlier in June last year, India banned 59 Chinese mobile applications including the widely-used social media platforms such as TikTok, WeChat, and Helo keeping in view the threat to the nation's sovereignty and security.